Body Shop Metal Technician

Lithia Motors; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Job summary

All American Chevrolet of Odessa is seeking a skilled Body Shop Metal Technician to perform repairs per repair orders, verify parts, and road-test vehicles for quality. You will maintain proper tool inventory and ensure a clean, organized workspace while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail and reliable communication with dealership teams. Join Lithia & Driveway's fellowship of high-performing teams, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of Frame Equipment and safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• Verify parts required on a collision repair are accounted for and accurate.
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Frame Equipment

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Dealership:L0026 All American Chevrolet of OdessaAll American Collision Center of OdessaHiring: Body Shop Metal TechnicianSchedule: Monday - Friday: 7:30am-5:30pmWhy Join Our Team?Stability, the best benefits, great pay!What You'll DoPerform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia, manufacturer and insurance standards.Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.Verify that all parts required on a collision repair are accounted for and accurate.Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.Monitor progress of vehicles in paint shop to determine when they will be ready for final assembly.Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as \"special tools\".Return special tools to proper place.Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.Ensure that customer's vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.Maintain up-to-date proficiency by attending training on the latest repair techniques and materials.Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean work shirts, creased work trousers, shirts to be tucked. Belts worn on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer's vehicles.Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.What You'll BringStrong attention to detailSense of urgencyExcellent communicationKnowledge of Frame EquipmentAcceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residenceWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.comAbout UsAt Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.